Keely Goodall20 November 2024 | 9:40

Cape Town residents petition to save the Bellville Velodrome

Residents of Cape Town are rallying to save the Bellville Velodrome and Stadium from redevelopment.

Cape Town residents petition to save the Bellville Velodrome

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Clarence Ford speaks with Wesley Neumann, GOOD Party PR councillor.

Listen below.

The historic Bellville Velodrome and Stadium is facing potential redevelopment.

Residents and sporting organisations are pleading for restoration instead, highlighting the cultural significance of the venue.

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Neumann says the precinct is a ‘cornerstone of the vibrant sporting and cultural identity of Cape Town and the Western Cape.’

He adds that stakeholders who use the stadium have not been consulted on the plans to develop the space.

"So far there has been no public participation."
- Wesley Neumann, GOOD Party PR councillor 

The petition on Change.org to save the Velodrome has received over 5,000 signatures so far.

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the interview.